Incredible Opportunity in Coveted Spruce Hill! Step back in time and envision the future with this magnificent Victorian-era row home at 4511 Chester Ave. Bursting with historic character and old-world charm, this expansive 7-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence spanning over 3,400 finished square feet offers an extraordinary canvas for the visionary buyer ready to restore it to its former glory. From the moment you arrive, the stately covered front porch with classic white columns and bay window details sets the tone for the grandeur within. Inside, original Victorian architectural details abound, from the ornate, carved fireplace mantels and decorative transoms to the stunning stained-glass entry panel and beautifully turned staircase with original newel posts and spindles. The expansive main level flows through generously sized living and dining rooms, separated by original pocket doors, each room anchored by decorative brick fireplaces with elegant white mantels. The large eat-in kitchen offers ample cabinet space and room to reimagine. Upstairs, multiple spacious bedrooms including an oversized primary with a sweeping bay window provide abundant living space, complemented by two full bathrooms. The full attic presents tremendous potential for additional living space or storage, while the impressive basement with soaring 8-foot ceilings opens the door to endless possibilities, whether a recreation room, home gym, or additional finished living area. Throughout the home, traces of its Victorian heritage peek through the updates of prior decades, waiting to be uncovered and celebrated. With solid bones, generous room sizes, and irreplaceable period details, this property is a rare find in one of Philadelphia's most sought-after historic neighborhoods. Adding exceptional value, this home is located within the highly coveted Penn Alexander School catchment, one of the most sought-after public school assignments in all of Philadelphia. Property will be sold AS-IS.
Under contract
Price cut: $30K (5/11)
$600,000
4511 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143
7beds
3,540sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1892
3,541 Square Feet Lot
$568,700 Zestimate®
$169/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Irreplaceable period detailsStunning stained-glass entry panelOriginal victorian architectural detailsOrnate carved fireplace mantelsMultiple spacious bedroomsOriginal pocket doorsDecorative transoms
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Listed by:
Aaron Wallace 610-931-6396,
Keller Williams Main Line 6105200100
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2609162
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Additional Stairway, Attic
- Basement: Full,Concrete
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,540
- Total interior livable area: 3,540 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,540
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Hallway(s), Accessible Doors
Features
- Levels: Four
- Stories: 4
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,541 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26.00 x 138.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 461121800
- Zoning: RTA1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Pitched
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1892
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Spruce Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $169/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $311,100
- Annual tax amount: $4,354
- Date on market: 4/16/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$568,700
$540,000 - $597,000
$2,893/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2026 | Contingent | $600,000$169/sqft |
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| 5/11/2026 | Price change | $600,000-4.8%$169/sqft |
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| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $630,000+4244.8%$178/sqft |
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| 12/3/1970 | Sold | $14,500$4/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,783 +147.6% | $770,300 +8.8% |
| 2024 | $4,355 | $708,000 |
| 2023 | $4,355 | $708,000 |
| 2022 | $4,355 | -- |
| 2021 | $4,355 -38.2% | -- |
| 2018 | $7,047 +49.7% | -- |
| 2017 | $4,706 | -- |
| 2016 | $4,706 | -- |
| 2015 | $4,706 | -- |
| 2014 | $4,706 | $351,200 +958.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $33,184 |
| 2011 | -- | $33,184 |
| 2010 | -- | $33,184 |
| 2009 | -- | $33,184 |
| 2008 | -- | $33,184 |
| 2007 | -- | $33,184 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $30,880 |
| 2005 | -- | $30,880 |
| 2004 | -- | $30,880 +10% |
| 2003 | -- | $28,064 +16.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $24,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $24,000 |
| 1999 | -- | $24,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Spruce Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Penn Alexander SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10West Philadelphia High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: West Philadelphia
- District: Philadelphia City
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- Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia County
- Philadelphia
- 19143
- Spruce Hill
- 4511 Chester Ave






